Pakistan Reaffirms Friendship with Cuba

After a ceremony to celebrate in Havana the 70th Anniversary of Pakistan's Independence, the Special Envoy expressed his Government's gratitude for the work of the Cuban Henry Reeve medical team for all the work its members did in Pakistan in wake of the devastating earthquake of 2005 that left roughly 87,000 dead.

He also extolled the cooperation and contribution of Cuban doctors to enhance Pakistan's health services during the past years.

Ambassador Shafi recalled that by initiative of the leader of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro, many young Pakistanis have studied medicine through Cuba's program of professional scholarships.

He said that a group of Pakistani businesspeople recently visited the island to explore opportunities and expand cooperation in key fields such as pharmaceutical, surgical and rice producing. 'They were very pleased with the visit they considered fruitful for there are good prospects for business,' said Shafi.

'We donated 15,000 tons of rice to Cuba, and thought it is a small gesture on our part we feel happy for it as Cuba does a lot for us,' the Ambassador added.

Pakistan -he continued- condemns the U.S. half century economic, trade and financial blockade on the island, 'and we hope that policy is lifted soon,' he stressed.

The Head of Mission spoke of Pakistan's advances, particularly in communications, Internet and road infrastructure. He mentioned the economic cooperation between China and Pakistan with favorable results for both countries.

'It is still a challenge for us the fight against terrorism that has killed so many of our brothers, and although we have managed to exert some control over violence, we must continue to keep up working on this line,' the Chief Diplomat said.

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Pakistan Reaffirms Friendship with Cuba

After a ceremony to celebrate in Havana the 70th Anniversary of Pakistan's Independence, the Special Envoy expressed his Government's gratitude for the work of the Cuban Henry Reeve medical team for all the work its members did in Pakistan in wake of the devastating earthquake of 2005 that left roughly 87,000 dead.

He also extolled the cooperation and contribution of Cuban doctors to enhance Pakistan's health services during the past years.

Ambassador Shafi recalled that by initiative of the leader of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro, many young Pakistanis have studied medicine through Cuba's program of professional scholarships.

He said that a group of Pakistani businesspeople recently visited the island to explore opportunities and expand cooperation in key fields such as pharmaceutical, surgical and rice producing. 'They were very pleased with the visit they considered fruitful for there are good prospects for business,' said Shafi.

'We donated 15,000 tons of rice to Cuba, and thought it is a small gesture on our part we feel happy for it as Cuba does a lot for us,' the Ambassador added.

Pakistan -he continued- condemns the U.S. half century economic, trade and financial blockade on the island, 'and we hope that policy is lifted soon,' he stressed.

The Head of Mission spoke of Pakistan's advances, particularly in communications, Internet and road infrastructure. He mentioned the economic cooperation between China and Pakistan with favorable results for both countries.

'It is still a challenge for us the fight against terrorism that has killed so many of our brothers, and although we have managed to exert some control over violence, we must continue to keep up working on this line,' the Chief Diplomat said.